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Predicting the Sabres’ Major Stat Category Leaders for 2026-27
With training camps started, the 2026-27 NHL regular season will be here faster than we know it. As the Sabres have likely finished up all their offseason acquisitions, they now…
Capitals Sign Justin Sourdif to an 8-Year Contract Extension
General Manager Chris Patrick barely beat the midnight deadline as the Washington Capitals announced an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension for Justin Sourdif. The forward’s new deal kicks in next…
NHL Rumors: Hughes Talks, Ovechkin Controversy, and Big Deals as CBA Deadline Hits
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild continue contract discussions with Quinn Hughes, while the Washington Capitals have responded to questions about Alexander Ovechkin’s appearance in a Russian political…
Blackhawks Picked the Perfect Time to Announce Connor Bedard’s Captaincy
The first big news of the Chicago Blackhawks season is in, and while it isn’t much of a surprise, Connor Bedard is now the 37th captain in Blackhawks history. With…
Flames Fans Need to Drastically Temper Expectations on Nemec
The Calgary Flames have made a significant investment in Simon Nemec, and understandably so. The 22-year-old defenceman was selected second overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2022 NHL…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Connor McDavid
The NHL season is officially here, so let’s wrap up our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. Yesterday we looked at Jake Walman, and now we focus on our final player.…
Canadiens Close Out Successful 2026 Offseason by Signing Newhook and Xhekaj
It was an offseason of quality moves over quantity for Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes. At face value, it was incredibly successful.
Nick Blankenburg’s PTO Could Be Underrated Move for Maple Leafs
Training camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs is about to get underway as well as the 2026-27 season. There was a slew of offseason changes for the Maple Leafs, especially…
Ducks Lock Up Cutter Gauthier With 6-Year Extension
The Anaheim Ducks have secured one of the most important pieces of their young core, signing forward Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract that will keep him with the organization…
3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-3 Shootout Win Over Islanders in Rookie Showcase Finale
The New Jersey Devils rounded out their Rookie Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Northwell Health Ice Center, facing off against the New York Islanders for the second time this…
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-0 Rookie Faceoff Loss to Kings
With Tuesday’s game, the Utah Mammoth’s rookie camp is officially over. Unfortunately for the team, it ended in the worst showing of the weekend. The Mammoth lost 4-0 to the…
Canadiens Miss Mark on Bolduc Extension
Even if it didn’t look pretty, Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes inched closer to completing his roster by re-signing Zachary Bolduc.
NHL Rumors: Batherson Extension, Zadorov to Oilers, and Canadiens’ 2 Signings
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson are working against a deadline as they try to finalize a long-term extension, while new details have emerged about…
What Connor Bedard’s Captaincy Means for the 2026-27 Blackhawks
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Connor Bedard was named the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. Bedard was selected first overall by the Blackhawks in 2023, and from the moment he…
5 Western Conference 1st Round Picks Who Must Show They Can Stick in the NHL in 2026-27
Players drafted in the first round of the NHL draft are often expected to become quality pros, if not difference-makers. First-round picks have shaped NHL teams throughout history. They can…
The Best #9s in NHL History
This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in September 2026. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…
What Happened to the Oilers’ Magnus Paajarvi?
In the late 2000s, Magnus Paajarvi was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming prospects in hockey. Selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL Draft,…
The NHL’s Top 50 Russians of All-Time
The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
7 Standout Players From Oilers Rookies’ 6-1 Win Over Flames Rookies
The Edmonton Oilers took on the Calgary Flames in the Next Gen Showcase on Monday in an exhibition game at the Scotiabank Saddledome featuring players attending Rookie Camp. Edmonton won…
Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard to 8-Year Extension
On Tuesday morning, Ryan Leonard became another highly-paid prospect after the Washington Capitals signed him to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension with a $10.5 million average annual value (AAV).…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 15
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 16 The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big…
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck Trade Stalls, Plus Gauthier, Fantilli, & Ohgren Contract News
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild have locked up head coach John Hynes with a contract extension, while the Detroit Red Wings officially named Shawn Horcoff interim GM.…
Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Horvat & a New Chapter in Vancouver
There’s something kind of interesting about Brock Boeser talking about Bo Horvat right now. On the surface, the two things don’t have much to do with each other. Boeser is…
Devils News & Rumors: Casey’s Training Camp Optimism, Brodeur’s MB30 Initiative, & More
After a long summer without hockey, the New Jersey Devils are back and better than ever. Rookie camp began on Friday, easing young players into the action and allowing them…
Addressing the Sabres’ Forward Logjam
The Buffalo Sabres have come a long way, though it took 15 tough years to get here. Rather than having to hand out questionable contracts to entice talent, the Sabres…
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